Just, proper, andsufficient care, so far as the circumstances demand it; ths absence of negligence . Thisterm, as usually understood in cases where the gist of the action is the […]
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DUE COMPENSATION
This term applies to the recompense that a person is entitled to receive.
DUE COURSE
the term that applies to course of events.
DUE COURSE OF LAW
This phrase is synonymous with ” due process of law .” or “the law of the land .” and the general definition thereof is “lawin its regular course of administration […]
DUE DATE
the date that a debt will fall due on.
DUE DILIGENCE
Such a measure of prudence, activity, or assiduity, as is properly to be expected from, and ordinarily exercised by, a reasonable and prudent man under the particular circumstances ; not […]
DUE NOTICE
No fixed rule can be established as to what shall constitute “duenotice.” “Due” is a relative term, and must be applied to each case in the exercise ofthe discretion of […]
DUE PROCESS OF LAW
Law in its regular course of administration through courts of justice. 3 Story, Const.264, 661. ” Due process of law in each particular case means such an exercise of the […]
DUE PROOF
This term applies to the evidence that gives adequate proof that is backed by facts that are incontrovertible.
DUE REGARD
This means to give a fair consideration to and give sufficient attention to all of the facts.
DUE-BILL
A brief written acknowledgment of a debt. It Is not made payable toorder, like a promissory note . See Feeser v. Feeser, 03 Md. 716, 50 Atl. 400; Marrigan v. […]
DUEL
A duel is any combat with deadly weapons, fought between two or more persons,by previous agreement or upon a previous quarrel. Pen. Code Cal.
DUELLUM
The trial by battel or judicial combat. See BATTEL.
DUES
Certain payments; rates or taxes. See Ward v. Joslin, 105 Fed. 227, 44 C. C.A. 456; Warwick v. Supreme Conclave, 107 Ga. 115, 32 S. E. 951; Whitman v. NationalBank, […]
DUKE
In English law , Is a title of nobility, ranking immediately next to the Prince ofWales. It is only a title of dignity. Conferring it does not give any domain, […]
DUKE OF EXETER’S DAUGHTER
The name of a rack in the Tower, so called after a minister of Henry VI. who sought tointroduce it into England.
DULOCRACY
A government where servants and slaves have so much license and privilege that they domineer. Wharton.
DULPEX VALOR MARITAGII
In old English law . Double the value of the marriage. While an Infant was in ward, theguardian had the power of tendering him or her a suitable match, withoutdisparagement, […]
DULY
In due or proper form or manner ; according to legal requirements .Regularly; upon a proper foundation, as distinguished from mere form. Robertson v.Perkins, 129 U. S. 233, 9 Sup. […]
DULY QUALIFIED
This means that a person is trained and prepared to perform tasks or to fulfil an office.
DULY SWORN
This means to have sworn under oath by a person who administers oaths.
DUM
Lat While; as long as; until; upon condition that; provided that.
DUM BENE SE GESSERIT
While he shall conduct himself well; during good behavior .Expressive of a tenure of office not dependent upon the pleasure of the appointingpower, nor for a limited period, but terminable […]
DUM FERVET OPNA
While the work glows; in the heat of action. 1 Kent, Comm. 120.
DUM FNLT IN PRIAONA
In English law . A writ which lay for a man who had aliened lands under duress by imprisonment , to restore tohim his proper estates. 2 Inst. 482. Abolished […]